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Professional skiers Tessa Treadway and Izzy Lynch venture through the mountains to unload the weight of life
Want to safely build a rope swing but don’t know where to start? Learn how with professional tree climber Waldo Etherington.
Dolinsjö is Sweden’s longest underwater cave, whose end has yet to be reached
A massive storm led to a record-breaking 60-hour shutdown at Utah’s Little Cottonwood Canyon last weekend, followed by a day of private skiing exclusively for those already in the area
When faced with the decision to take racing to the next level, Colin Strickland chose his own path
Republican senators used the hearing to air conspiracy theories, lie, and point fingers at Biden nominee for issues they themselves are responsible for
Long stigmatized in the United States, wider adoption of guided backcountry skiing will boost knowledge, reduce gatekeeping, and promote human-powered skiing on public lands
Two Yosemite locals just made the first summit-to-Valley ski descent of the iconic feature
When an avalanche killed Caroline Gleich’s brother, it didn’t end her pro skiing dreams. But it did change her approach to the mountains.
The billionaire philanthropist has thrown his wealth at some of the world’s most intractable problems, drawing both praise and criticism along the way. His approach to tackling the climate crisis is no different.
L. Renee Blount is a designer, a photographer, and an outdoor enthusiast. In this new series, she tries a new activity every month.
Whether you’re looking to learn how to spearfish amid Florida’s coral reefs or explore California sand dunes straight out of ‘Star Wars,’ there’s never been a better time to be a modern adventurer
From the outside, things seemed perfect for the former world extreme skiing champion: he had a family, a successful guiding business, and unending adventure out his front door in Valdez, Alaska. But something dark festered beneath the surface.
Here’s one way to use a flashlight that you might not have thought of
Need to add knot-tying skills to your life but don’t know where to start? Follow along with professional tree climber Waldo Etherington.
Volatile weather has created dangerous conditions for backcountry skiers and set up the West for a bad water year. With climate change exacerbating the situation, it’s time to start assuming the worst for our winters and making plans to adapt.
Odukoya created a group called Clmbxr to encourage and guide new Black climbers
In an uncommon skimo race in New Hampshire, two skiers climbed the equivalent of Mount Everest—twice
The desperate race to save a skier who disappeared under an avalanche
Right-wing politicians and media are trying to scapegoat frozen wind turbines for the state’s power disaster. Their claims couldn’t be more inaccurate and irresponsible.
The company sponsors some of the best athletes in the world, from Emily Harrington to Alex Honnold, all of whom are vying for a slice of the brand’s annual budget to support their expeditions. The process can be as competitive as getting into an Ivy League university—except, if approved, the athletes are often taking on death-defying adventures.
Lots of people say they hike to change their lives. For some, that starts by changing their love lives.
As Jeff Bezos steps away from Amazon to focus his attention on initiatives like his year-old Earth Fund, it’s instructive to look at the impact of billionaire environmental philanthropy and how it could be more effective
This PSA from Mother Earth warns that although the pandemic has reached a breaking point, there is still time to reverse the planet’s damage
What should do you if an avalanche strikes? Pro skiers Chris Rubens and Greg Hill discuss basic scenarios and rescue techniques.
An experimental surf film, with expressive shots of African landscapes, seascapes, and wildlife
Students from Ida B. Wells Middle School visit Carderock Recreation Area, just outside Washington, D.C., to rock-climb for the first time
New to using skins? Pro skiers Greg Hill and Leah Evans discuss basic uphill techniques.
For over a decade, TJ Watt has been shooting photos of disappearing forests in Canada's westernmost province. This striking before-and-after series may help protect what's left.
Ten years ago, heli-ski guide Erin Tierney survived a helicopter crash and began a relentless journey of healing and recovery. Battling injuries invisible to the naked eye, she fought to reframe and regain her hold on the life she loved.
The revolutionary journey of this winter sport, from its origins in Michigan through the creation of the snowboard by Jake Burton Carpenter
Researcher Ken Balcomb has spent more than half his life studying the iconic killer whales of Washington’s San Juan Islands and raising awareness about their struggle for survival. Now he may have run out of time.
Planning to tote your skis in the backcountry? Pro skier Drew Petersen shows us the diagonal and A-frame ski-carry techniques.
A revolutionary robotic device is opening up all kinds of new possibilities in the mountains
From beaches and bays to ruins and sugar mills, this time lapse of the Virgin Islands is a breathtaking virtual adventure
Jacob Smith became the youngest blind skier to descend the Big Couloir on Lone Mountain
This time lapse shows the removal of a dam on the Middle Fork of Nooksack River, located near Bellingham, Washington
Despite rhetoric from Republicans, the shift toward renewable energy actually brings substantial, nationwide economic benefits—and it'll help the oil and gas industry, too
In its first weeks, the Biden administration has prioritized justice and equity in its plan to protect the environment and tackle the climate crisis. That's great, but now is not the time for the rest of us to get complacent.
What happened when pro mountain bikers Lindsey Richter, Michelle Parker, Katie Holden, and Samantha Soriano explored Virgin, Utah.
With the help of the nonprofit BikeMaps.org, we analyzed the data we collected on bicyclists killed by drivers in 2020 and found some surprising takeaways
Last fall, we followed some of the sport's best riders as they explored a freeride Mecca with the help of eMTBs
Professional freeskier Jérémie Heitz has transformed over his career and is now skiing 4,000-meter faces in Switzerland's backcountry
What does solving a boulder problem have to do with solving a crossword puzzle? An awful lot.
When a massive swell surprised author William Finnegan, he was left with only one option: paddle for his life
Want to get into the backcountry this winter? Don't know what gear to bring? Pro skiers Cody Townsend and Josh Daiek show us what they take.
From day one, the new administration has showed itself to be in favor of protecting the wild spaces and species we love
'Guardians of the River' explores what the biggest dam removal in history means for clean water, food sovereignty, and justice
Many hikers hope their treks will make them better at other sports. Instead, mine kept me from distance running for a year—a common side effect we don't discuss enough.
Improvisational tunes set to the sounds of insects
In one fell swoop, President Biden is undoing his predecessor's most harmful work on public lands, climate change, clean air and water, and environmental justice
What does it take to get through the worst-case scenario? A very special combination of physical and mental strength.
Nearly 280 rounds of chemotherapy hasn't stoped ovarian-cancer survivor Sharon White from taking on new hobbies
Union members at Stevens Pass and Park City Mountain Resort want better wages and working conditions but say their parent company has dragged its feet in negotiations. If they still can't get to the bargaining table, could a strike shut down the two ski areas?
After more than three decades of attempts, there has finally been a winter summit on the Savage Mountain
When you stop resisting the information sharing that causes crowd flocking, you can use it to create advocates who will protect the trails
On Sunday the gold medalist became the first American to take the eight-day stage race in Italy
Plastic Tides, a nonprofit based in Bermuda, uses paddleboards to enlighten and inspire kids to move toward a plastic-free future
The end of the Trump administration can't come soon enough for our climate and public lands. Thankfully, there are a series of actions our new president can immediately take to begin undoing the damage.
Drawing only three bidders and $14 million, the administration's attempt to drill for oil in the massive Alaskan refuge is likely dead on arrival
Since 1973, a groundbreaking organization has gathered thousands of Black snow-sports enthusiasts for a week of on-mountain revelry. But the event has always had a more serious mission, too: changing perceptions about who belongs on the slopes.
One of the great environmental writers of our time, he explored how we live justly with each other and with the earth
The film is a part of the company’s initiative to celebrate all people with bikes as cyclists—regardless of where they are, how often they ride, or their skill level
For nearly half a century, legends of a giant cave in the Andes—holding artifacts that could rewrite human history—have beckoned adventurers and tantalized fans of the occult. Now the daughter of a legendary explorer is on a new kind of quest: to tell the truth about the cave in order to save it.
Sam Schwartz and Elsa Smith leave Jackson Hole, Wyoming, to discover an Oregon town where people live more simply
The backcountry is more popular than ever, but that doesn't make it safe
The climber talks about the scary falls that actually enabled her to make it to the top of Yosemite's iconic big wall
Season Equipment is trying to break the cycle of new gear every year
It showed up, attracted a flood of selfie seekers, and disappeared four days later. But now, after death threats and a federal investigation, it's with BLM officials trying to figure out where it came from in the first place.
Nearly 700 people on bikes have been killed by drivers this year. This is who we lost.
This Wes Anderson–inspired short film follows a small crew of skiers and snowboarders on the hunt for a legendary hermit
In the shadow of tragic events like this, can we raise awareness of the dangers cyclists face without scaring people away from bikes? And how do we maintain our own love of cycling?
An all-women urban snowboarding group hits the streets to send and shred whatever surface they find
Tenkara fly-fishing in Colorado with Daniel Galhardo
The 35th generation New Mexican will oversee public lands, national parks, Native American affairs, and more
The process of BASE jumping before the exit point
'MeatEater' host Steven Rinella and adventure photographer Krystle Wright on the experiences that changed them
The mountain-bike community needs to focus less on access and more on climate change